Shanghai Calling (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2012, Shanghai Calling is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Daniel Hsia, running about 98 minutes. “A New Yorker in Shanghai” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When ambitious New York attorney Sam is sent to Shanghai on assignment, he immediately stumbles into a legal mess that could end his career. With the help of a beautiful relocation specialist, a well-connected old-timer, a clever journalist, and a street-smart legal assistant, Sam might just save his job, find romance, and learn to appreciate the beauty and wonders of Shanghai.
Who’s in it. Shanghai Calling stars Daniel Henney as Sam, Eliza Coupe as Amanda, Bill Paxton as Donald and Alan Ruck as Marcus Groff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Shanghai Calling has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shanghai Calling page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shanghai Calling tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shanghai Calling (2012)?
- In US, Shanghai Calling is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shanghai Calling worth watching?
- Shanghai Calling holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shanghai Calling?
- Shanghai Calling stars Daniel Henney, Eliza Coupe, Bill Paxton, Alan Ruck and Zhu Shimao.
- When was Shanghai Calling released?
- Shanghai Calling was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.